The original Brennan's, opened in 1946, recently emerged from an extensive renovation that spared no effort or expense by new co-owners Terry White and Ralph Brennan.

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Morphy Room 12 seated | 20 reception Chess prodigy Paul Morphy resided at 417 Royal Street in the 1800s, and the Morphy Room, a cozy parlor on the second floor, pays homage to the enigmatic man considered one of the world’s greatest players.

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Vieux Carre Room 50 seated | 65 reception Just to the right of the entrance awaits the Vieux Carre Room, an exuberantly bright and airy dining area.

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Eight glamorous dining rooms, each steeped in New Orleans architecture and ambiance, celebrate the opulence of dining in a city where breakfast revelry is taken as seriously as a decadent dinner.

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Chanteclair Room - A fantasy interpretation of a French Orangerie, the Main Dining Room “holds hands” with the courtyard, inviting the outside in through a spectacular wall of glass.

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The rooster rules the roost at this bar, a veritable aviary perched in an airy, open room overlooking the lush Courtyard.

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Shades of aquamarine, lavender, pink, and ivory create a charming milieu of monarchy.

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Acclaimed Chef Slade Rushing's menus are rooted in Creole traditions and are bolstered with contemporary New Orleans influences.

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Courtyard

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Queen's Room 24 seated (32 with chivari chairs) 45 reception Situated next to the King’s Room in what once was a double parlor, the Queen’s Room is a dazzling tribute to feminine reign.

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Brennan's old-world elegance, fanciful decor and pampering service create a unique and sophisticated backdrop for a most memorable meal.

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King's Room 36 seated (48 with chivari chairs) | 60 reception The majesty of the King’s Room is heralded upon entrance, with its ruling theme of royal hues proclaimed throughout.

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16 Seated Nestled behind the lush courtyard is the fabled and previously hidden gem of Brennan’s - the Wine Cellar and its newly adjacent sumptuous private dining room.

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Iconic pink building on Royal Street.

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